SOLUTION: The ratio of boys to girls in a school is 3:5. If there are 50 girls, how many boys are in the school.

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Question 826930: The ratio of boys to girls in a school is 3:5. If there are 50 girls, how many boys are in the school.
Answer by LinnW(1048) About Me  (Show Source):
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3:5 compares to 30:50, so there are 30 boys.